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Sven Hedin
(1865 - 1952)
Swedish geographer and explorer
Swedish geographer and explorer
Sven Hedin was a renowned Swedish geographer and explorer who mapped vast regions of Central Asia. His expeditions provided groundbreaking insights into Tibet and the Silk Road.
Sven Hedin (1865–1952) was a Swedish geographer and explorer known for his daring expeditions across Asia. Between 1893 and 1909, he led multiple journeys to the Pamir Mountains, the Taklamakan Desert, and Tibet, charting previously unknown territories. Hedin produced detailed maps and valuable geographic and ethnographic observations that shaped Western understanding of Central Asia. He funded his travels through writing, lectures, and photography, becoming a celebrated author of travel literature. Hedin later held academic positions and was elected to the Swedish Academy. His legacy endures in major geographic discoveries and the Hedin Glacier in Antarctica named in his honor.
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Sven Hedin